Instant Analysis: Chargers 24-10 loss vs. Chiefs Week 3

Instant Analysis: Chargers 24-10 loss vs. Chiefs Week 3

The Los Angeles Chargers’ defense did everything they could to win a difficult game against the division rival Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, however, the right arm of franchise quarterback Philip Rivers simply betrayed him all afternoon long.

Rivers threw three first-half interceptions, marking the ninth time he’s had a game where he has thrown three or more, and finished going 20-for-39 passing for 237 yards and three touchdowns.

The 35-year old veteran quarterback not only missed wide open throws on several occasions but also displayed limited arm strength down the field, as well as while throwing off platform.

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Between floating sideline throws, missed reads and bad decisions, Rivers easily played one of the worst games of his 14-year career Sunday. Unfortunately, it also happened in front of the StubHub Center’s first sellout crowd.

Winning the turnover battle proved to be the difference in this division rivalry game, and Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt served the backbreaking blow with a 69-yard touchdown run with 1:49 left to go in regulation against a thoroughly exhausted Bolts defense — making it a 24-10 game.

With the loss, Los Angeles falls to 0-3 on the season and are still in search of playing one-half of complementary football as a team.